Hardware

In the hardware industry, stamped parts come in all shapes and sizes, serving both as simple parts and intricate, complex components in residential and commercial applications. Used in everything from power tools to wooden doors and lighting fixtures, stamped metal parts serve a wide range of functions.

Common Hardware Applications

An extremely diverse industry, hardware encompasses countless types of components. Providing customizable, precise solutions for various applications, metal stamped parts are available in a wide range of styles and finishes. Some common applications for these parts include:

Fabricated Parts for the Hardware Industry

No matter your area of specialty hardware, certain types of stamped parts are indispensable, such as nuts, screws, washers, hinges, and various specialty fasteners. At AIC, we offer many of these in our portfolio. Below are some of our key offerings.

Custom Fastening Solutions — Washers can be customized for a particular hardware use; typically, they’re used to distribute the load of a threaded fastener, reducing tension and vibrations, preloading an indicating device, and adding a locking function. They can also serve as spacers.

Hardware Manufacturing at AIC

The AIC team operates a state-of-the-art, in-house toolmaking facility designed to build high-quality stamped parts for the hardware industry and beyond. We control not only tool making, but the complete manufacturing process.

We also offer forming, prototyping and design, laser cutting services, and custom engineering capabilities, supported by value-added services such as deburring, painting, drilling, heat treating, riveting, and grinding to ensure the best possible finish and aesthetics. Backed by ISO 9001:2015 certification, we’re committed to quality in everything we do.

Learn More

Selecting the right metal stamping partner can be challenging, but our team is ready to help. Review our free guide for help in finding a vendor, or reach out to us today to learn more about our precision metal stamping services and hardware specialties.

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